Irish Hills restaurant closes doors

CAMBRIDGE TWP. — Citing the economy as the cause, Cambridge Township businessman Randy Bahlau announced Monday that Randy’s Roadhouse Bar-B-Que along U.S. 12 has closed its doors.

The business at 7305 U.S. 12 will continue to operate its mobile barbecue stand east of the restaurant on a seasonal basis, according to its Facebook page.

A recorded message on the restaurant’s voicemail system confirmed the restaurant’s closing, as did its website.

“We would like to thank our customers for your patronage,” the Roadhouse Web page reads. “We can no longer afford to operate in this economy.” The Roadhouse page also stated it will continue to operate its catering business.

The restaurant opened after the Golden Nugget, co-owned by Randy’s brothers Danny and Rick, as well as their father, Fred Bahlau, closed in 2008 after more than 30 years of operation.